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Chef Liljon McCormick selected as the 2023 West Virginia ProStart Educator of Excellence

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) ProStart National Educator of Excellence Award (EEA) recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom. These educators demonstrate passion, commitment, and creativity in all aspects of the ProStart program and help their students make the most of the opportunities that ProStart offers. Their stories inspire ProStart educators and Read More…

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ProStart Students bring home first place from the 20th Anniversary Hospitality Cup

ProStart students from programs across the state competed for first place in the 2022 WV Hospitality Cup and ProStart Invitational, a rigorous “Top Chef” style culinary arts competition, held March 1-2 at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.  First place teams earn over $87,000 in scholarships and the opportunity to compete against the very best teams from other states at the National ProStart Invitational to be held in May in Washington, DC.  Using two butane burners Read More…